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There was no sex in the USSR, there is sex in Amsterdam :)
The history of the most famous Quarter of Amsterdam begins in the 14th century, when the city quickly grew into a major port center. At first, the city authorities tried in every possible way to fight the "corrupt love" that flourished in the port, but after that they allocated a separate area for t...
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For lovers of squares and urban architecture
The main square of the city is always noisy and crowded. It is this square that gave the name to the city of Amsterdam. What you should pay attention to? - The Royal Palace, standing on 12-meter piles, a total of more than 1.
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An island of peace and quiet in noisy Amsterdam
Begeinhof is a closed community of beguines (women who were not tonsured, but simply served God and had the opportunity to leave the monastery at any time). The Begijnhof buildings themselves date back to the 14th century and form a ring of buildings that are surrounded on all sides by canals.
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Mixture of architectural styles as a reflection of the history of the city
Damrak Street is a kind of visiting card of the city, demonstrating the diversity of architectural styles and forms of Amsterdam. The left side of the street is a canal lined with photogenic houses from the 17th and 18th centuries.
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Must see in the list of attractions in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a city on the water, so it is simply impossible to visit here and not ride along its canals! The two largest excursion companies of the city https://www. canal.
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The place where all the museum roads of Amsterdam lead
A wonderful place where you go after visiting museums and have the opportunity to "digest" everything you see, lying on the green grass or slowly walking along the perimeter of a huge square.
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Must see in the list of attractions in Amsterdam
You can be absolutely indifferent to painting in general, and to the work of Van Gogh in particular. You can go to the museum "for show" or just to "kill time". Doesn't matter.
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Visiting the "best friends of all girls" :)
There are a lot of conflicting reviews on the network about the excursion to the diamond factory. I'll add mine to the "must watch! " Why? Firstly, Amsterdam has been called the unofficial capital of the diamond market in Europe for more than 400 years.
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For lovers of leisurely walks and beautiful views
Bruges received its unofficial name "Northern Venice" for the picturesque views that open from the embankments of the three canals - Ostend, Sluys and Ghent. Once upon a time, large ships sailed through these canals, today mainly pleasure boats and small boats sail here.
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Must see for connoisseurs and beer lovers
How many beers do you know? And the Belgian? ; ) Nevertheless, Belgium produces, according to various sources, up to 900 (!! ! ) different brands of beer. And each beer comes with its own glass!
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Must see on the list of sights in Bruges
The history of Bruges as a city begins with Burg Square. On this site, Count Baudouin built a castle surrounded by a fortress wall to protect against the Vikings. Then the castle was destroyed, the square was completed and today it is a real showcase where you can get acquainted with the whole varie...
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The tower is a movie star :)
Have you watched the tragicomedy "Lie low in Bruges"? Then you will definitely recognize the Belfort Tower, which starred there in one of the roles ... The watchtower Belfort, typical of medieval Flemish cities, was built in order to sound the alarm in case of danger (the construction dates back t...
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Must see on the list of sights in Bruges
Market Square or Grote Markt (the Dutch version of the name of the square) appeared in the 10th century. From that moment to this day, covered markets operate on it, which, in fact, gave the name to the place.
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For lovers of historical places
Louis Gruthues is the most famous nobleman of his time in Belgium. He received all the awards that his country could give, including the Order of the Golden Fleece - a knightly award established by Philip the Good.
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For lovers of non-trivial sculpture
The bronze monument, by Belgian sculptor Jeff Clairhout, was inspired by the novel Malpertuis by Jean Rey. The composition depicts a flying chariot, where Prometheus is a coachman, Pegasus is a horse, Zeus is a tempting swan : ), and a naked and tempted woman is Leda, the wife of the Spartan king.
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Beguine monastery or state within a state
The foundation of the monastery of Beguine in Bruges dates back to 1244. Beguines are sometimes mistaken for nuns, but they are not. Basically, single women came here, whose husbands at that time took part in military campaigns.
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Romantic place with a beautiful legend
The lake of love, the park around it, waterfowl of all kinds, silence, regularity and even some kind of relaxation that is in the air. It feels like time is slowing down here.
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Lovers of embankments and beautiful views
Would you like to get beautiful photos of Ghent with the old guild houses reflected in the river? Then look for the Sint-Michielsplein square, go to St. Michael's Bridge and enjoy - first the views, and then your own masterpiece photos : ) By the way, there is a pier nearby, from which boats depart ...
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Theatergoers and lovers of classical architecture
The main square of the city - the square of St. Bavo, was formed only in the 19th century. At the same time, the Royal Flemish Theater was built. On its facade there is a mosaic depicting Apollo and the Muses.
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Mixture of architectural styles as a reflection of the history of the city
The Ghent Town Hall seems to have absorbed all possible architectural styles: from Gothic to the late Flemish Renaissance, and from Baroque to Pseudo-Empire. The thing is that it was built much longer than it was intended, with interruptions to collect money: from the plinth, dating from the 12th ce...
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Urban architecture lovers
The original building of the masons' guild (15th century) with dancing men on the pediment was restored only in the 20th century, when the new owners of the building discovered the old facade under a thick layer of plaster.
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Vivid interweaving of Gothic and Baroque in the center of Ghent
In 942, a wooden church was founded on this site, which, as a result of additions and reconstructions in the 14-16 centuries, turned into a majestic Gothic cathedral. But the interior of the temple is made in the luxurious baroque style.
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For lovers of urban history and views of the city
Belfort Bell Tower (14th century) during its existence performed a wide variety of functions: - in the 15th century, all the city's treasures (the city's treasury and the magistrates, confirming the tax privileges of local guilds) were kept in a chest hidden in the Belfort cache; - until the 19th ...
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Urban architecture lovers
Hermann van Wagemaker, the architect of the Cathedral in Antwerp, had a hand in the construction of a building of a completely opposite direction - the House of Butchers.
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